Craftsman 358.798370 manual HOW to Convert Unit from Vacuum USE to Blower USE, Extension Cord

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ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER STRAP

ON THE COLLECTION BAG

•Carefully loop the shoulder strap through the buckle as shown in the illustration below.

Last In

First In

•Position the unit on your right-hand side, blower outlet and bag pointing toward the rear. Hold the unit in an upright position, and support the low- er vacuum tube on the ground.

•Place the shoulder strap over your head and onto your left shoulder.

•Adjust the strap to allow a free flow of air from the blower. If the collection

bag is kinked, the unit will not oper- ate properly.

NOTE: The strap is designed to position the collection bag on your shoulder with- out kinks. The strap is not intended to support the weight of the unit.

Shoulder strap on left shoulder

No kinks in bag Allows free air flow

HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM VACUUM USE TO BLOWER USE.

•Stop unit and unplug the extension cord.

•Remove the vacuum tubes and collection bag.

•Install the inlet restrictor that was re-

moved when assembling for vacuum use.

NOTE: If you are unable to locate the inlet restrictor, the unit will still operate. This restrictor improves the blower function.

•Close the inlet cover and make sure it is latched closed.

•Re-install the blower tubes. Refer to the section ATTACHING THE BLOWER TUBE AND NOZZLE for instructions on how to attach these items.

EXTENSION CORD

Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply as shown on nameplate of the unit to power your edger.

The extension cord used to reach the power source must be:

•Specifically marked as suitable for outdoor use. The cord must be marked with the suffix "W-A."

•Heavy enough to carry current from the power source the full length of extension cord to the unit. Otherwise, loss of power and overheating can occur causing damage to unit. Refer

to chart for minimum wire gauge rec-

ommendations. The cord must be marked with the proper wire gauge. (Appropriate extension cords are available.) Do not use multiple cords.

•In good condition. Cord insulation must be intact with no cracks or

deterioration. Plug connectors must be undamaged.

 

MINIMUM

WIRE GAUGE

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

 

VOLTS

25 FT.

50 FT.

100 FT.

120

16

16

14

 

A,W.G,*

A,W.G.*

A,W,G,*

*American

Wire Gauge

 

 

Secure extension cord to unit:

•Tie the power plug on the unit to the extension cord as shown.

•Insert plug into cord socket.

Power Plug on

Extension

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